Your marketing should resonate with your clients in a way that creates a perceived value. The key is to create a value that is the same as or greater than what your clients perceive the product or service is worth. So how do you do this? You need to know who your clients are and […]
Barb Stuhlemmer
5 Important Business Skills You can Learn from Animals
It is surprising to me where we can learn our lessons around how to behave, build, and interact in life. I want to draw an analogy between the way animals live their lives and how business is run and I think you will appreciate the parallels between their success and yours as a business owner. […]
What is the Importance of a Great First Impression?
Chances are you have been told many times in your life it is important to make a good first impression. We have been told by our mothers to dress appropriately, brush our hair, smile, sit up straight, etc. to give that good impression. What truly is the importance of giving and leaving a good impression, […]
What are You Doing to Become More Omni-Present?
Whether you are a sole proprietor or you run a larger corporation, you need to be known so that your company can be known. It is your responsibility to get your name and expertise out to your potential clients. If you think this would not work for you, look at these two extremely successful businesses […]
One More Word to Banish
Recently I wrote a blog Words to Banish From Your Business Speak. One word I really wanted to mention but could not recall at the time of this post was ‘ANYONE!’ ANYONE is Too General In business you need to know what your company has as its expertise and then you have to focus on […]
Words to Banish From Your Business Speak
There are a few words you should think about excluding from your conversations in business. By using the alternatives your clients will perceive you as the person or business that can really help them with their needs. Sell If you are using the word ‘SELL’ when defining your processes, scripts, language, and brand you will […]
Working from Home with Kids Around Equals More Support
If you are like me you are working from home because you chose to be more available for your family. I have three kids, 13, 11, and 9 and now they are home for the summer. What a gift I have to actually be able to share their summer memories with them. We live in […]
Do you Sabotage Your Sales with “TMI”?
If you think Too Much Information (TMI) can make it difficult for people to help you then think of what it does to your sales process. I just recently had a call with someone that wanted to sell me marketing space on their very interesting business and entrepreneurial-focused website, but all they did was talk. […]
Do You Sabotage Your Success with “TMI”?
When you are participating in a coaching session or a mastermind group you need to be very focused on what you want to get advice on. To do this you need to stay away from the “TMI” syndrome (Too Much Information). Many people think you can never have too much information but in a focused […]
Do You Sabotage Your Success with “Yes, but”?
When you know there is something that is not working in your business do you ever take on the “I’ve Tried That” attitude? It is nearly impossible to make a significant change in your business if you are not willing to take insight from ideas and suggestions you get from your peers, mastermind partners or […]